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Chukwuka Aninwike I

Obi of Ogwashi-Uku
Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom
Title
Obi of Ogwashi-Uku
Succession
17th Obi of Ogwashi-Uku
Reigned
1979 – 2015
Lived
? – 2015
Children
Ifechukwude Chukwuka Aninwike I

About

Chukwuka Aninwike I served as the 17th Obi of Ogwashi-Uku, a historic kingdom of the Enuani (Anioma) people in Delta State, Nigeria. He ascended the throne in 1979 and reigned for over three decades until his death in 2015. His period of leadership saw the kingdom maintain its cultural traditions amidst Nigeria’s evolving national landscape. As Obi, he was the paramount traditional ruler, responsible for preserving customary law and representing the community in ceremonial and political engagements.

Notable facts

  • He was the 17th Obi of Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom.
  • His reign lasted from 1979 to 2015.
  • He belonged to the Enuani (Anioma) subgroup of the Igbo-speaking people in Delta State.
  • He succeeded to the throne in the aftermath of Nigeria’s post-civil war restoration of traditional institutions.

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